Beginnings
Excellent website which provides emotional support and access to information as
a central resource for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, age birth
through 21.
The Hearing Exchange
Online community for the exchange of ideas and information on hearing loss. No
matter what method of communication you have chosen, you'll find interesting and
supportive information.
American Society for Deaf Children
ASDC is a national organization of families and professionals committed to
education, empowering, and supporting parents and families to create
opportunities for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing in gaining
meaningful and full communication access, particularly through the competent
use of sign language, in their homes, schools, and communities.
Preparing Postsecondary Professionals (P3)
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education - Practical
solutions to challenges faced daily by deaf and hard of hearing students
KWDN
Family Involvement Weblink Resource Library
Resource library created by The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center.
Subjects include: General Family Information, "I Just Learned My Child is Deaf",
Family-School Partnerships, Legal Issues, & Other Related Resources.
Helpful Book List
for Parents
Booklist from Gallaudet University about raising a deaf child
Locating parent
support groups
National and state organizations to help parents of deaf
children find local support groups
The Listen-Up Web
Helpful information about deaf education and early childhood
SKI-HI Early Intervention Curriculum
Curriculum used by early intervention specialists
Parents Helping Parents
PHP is a family resource center serving parents of children with special needs
Language & Educational Options
Deaf Education Options Guide
Thorough explanation of language and educational options for families. Includes
information about Bilingual-Bicultural education, Auditory/Oral education, Total
Communication approach, American Sign Language, Manual Codes for English, Cued
Speech, Residential Schools for the Deaf, Day Schools, Early
Intervention/Preschool Programs, Mainstreaming and Inclusion, Self-Contained
Classrooms, and Home School Environment
